Sentences with phrase «endochondral ossification»

During birth and growth, this matrix is replaced at the epiphyses and metaphyses of long bones in a process called endochondral ossification.

Endochondral ossification is the process by which cartilage on the ends of long bones (e.g., humerus, femur) ossifies, or changes to bone.

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Premature closure of growth plates happens because, in some etiology (manner), the ossification process of endochondral cartilage is disturbed.